Summer Curriculum

Summer Curriculum Courses

This four-week summer course provides specialized instruction in the principles and practice of cancer prevention and control. Participants will gain a broad-based perspective on concepts, issues, and applications related to this field. For an overview of the most recent course offerings, held July 06 – 29, 2016, please see the 2016 FINAL Principles Course syllabus (PDF 850KB).
For more information on the course content, participants, and history of the course, please see this Journal of Cancer Education article.

This one-week course on molecular aspects of cancer prevention follows the Principles and Practice of Cancer Prevention and Control course. It provides a strong background about molecular biology and genetics of cancer, and an overview of cutting-edge research and techniques in the fields of molecular epidemiology, biomarkers, multi-omic, and translational research. For an overview of the most recent course offering, held August 01 – 05, 2016, please see the 2016 FINAL Molecular Course syllabus (PDF 865KB).

Molecular Course dates: August 7 - August 11, 2017.

Lectures for both courses are usually scheduled Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. (occasionally lecture times will vary).

The faculty for both courses
consists of experts from the NIH, NCI, other government agencies, universities, cancer centers, and
public and private organizations.

For more information on the impacts of these courses, please see the following articles:

Eligibility Requirements

All courses are open to physicians, scientists, other health professionals, fellows and students who have an interest in
cancer prevention and control. A background in epidemiology, biostatistics, or cancer biology are helpful but not required.
Preference is given to individuals with a doctoral degree, to those with relevant experience in cancer prevention and control, and those who have not previously participated in the Summer Curriculum.

Registration

Registration is now OPEN to all applicants and is required due to space limitations.
The deadline for all applicants is February 15, 2017.

THERE IS NO COST TO REGISTER OR ATTEND EITHER COURSE.Please see the "Funding" section below for more information.

To register, you must complete an application. The application requires that you
provide the following documentation:

Curriculum vitae

Letter of nomination from the director of your institute or department on official letterhead

For international applicants, the application requires that you provide the following additional documentation:

Essay: "How do you plan to use the knowledge gained from the Curriculum when you return to your home country?"
Limit your response to 300 words and include the essay in your CV.

Copy of Your Academic Diploma: Submit a copy of the official diploma for your most advanced degree (such as MD, PhD, MPH or equivalent), with English translation if necessary. Academic transcripts and/or fellowship certificates for medical specialties will not be accepted as a substitute for this copy of your official diploma

English Proficiency: Submit one of the following documents: 1) A copy of your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score; 2) a letter written by the director of your institute or department to confirm your English proficiency, or 3) a copy of your academic transcript confirming your completion of an English course.

Funding

Domestic Applicants:
There is NO funding for domestic applicants.
Room, board, and transportation expenses (including parking) are
the responsibility of the participant.

International Applicants:
The NCI's Center for Global Health (CGH) seeks international applicants for the 2017 Summer Curriculum.
Individuals currently engaged in public health programs, cancer research and cancer control are
encouraged to apply.
A limited amount of financial support may be available for select meritorious applications.
Applicants must include letters of support from home institutions, academic or ministerial,
indicating commitment to research and continued engagement in cancer control activities.

Notification

Registrants will be notified of their status via e-mail after all materials have been received and reviewed.
International applicants will be notified about their funding level by a representative from the Center for Global Health, NCI.
Notifications will be sent by late April.

If you are a person with a disability and require any assistive device, services, or other reasonable accommodation
to participate in these activities, please contact the CPFP Office at 240-276-5626 at least one week in advance
of the lecture date to discuss your needs.

2016 Annual Advances in Cancer Prevention Lecture

Polyvalent Vaccines Targeting Oncogenic Driver Pathways

"I enjoyed the summer curriculum because it was a great way to learn more about the breadth of cancer prevention research. I especially enjoyed every opportunity to hear from other course participants because they bring a new perspective in translating research findings to implementation of effective public health policy."